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January 08 2012
Great Ideas for Charity Events
Get Local Businesses Involved
A great way to get people to donate as much as possible is to make them aware that every single penny will be donated to your chosen charity. By getting local businesses to donate their goods and services you can keep costs down. Why not ask the local brewery to donate refreshments or a local restaurant to donate the food? It is a great way to save money and also provides the business with some great free advertising. I found that this webpage explained this intelligently on this Reba Avella website.
Offer a Reward for Fundraisers
A great way to boost donations is to offer an incentive for those taking part in the event. If people are required to gain sponsorship money then why not offer a prize to the person who raises the most money. It could be publicized in the local media and although it may seem like a slightly cynical tactic it is a great way to ensure that fundraisers will try to raise as much as possible. To keep costs down you could ask a local business to donate the prize in return for some free advertising.
Be Different
Try and think outside of the box. There are so many different charity events and organizations that getting people to participate and donate will be much easier if you have a unique idea. If you are organizing a charity walk why not put a spin on it with a theme or fancy dress. Live music or a concert at the end of an event is a great way to encourage people to attend your event or make a donation.
Embrace Social Media
Publicizing your event on Facebook and Twitter is a great way to promote your cause for free. Ask everyone who registers to like your Facebook page or follow you on Twitter. Building up a following on social networks can help spread the word and keep participants updated about your event. You could always tweet some celebrities to see if they would retweet and give you exposure to their thousands or millions of followers!
Let People Donate Online
There are many ways to raise money on the day. Selling raffle tickets and going round with a collection bucket is a great way to raise money during the event but some people will always find it more convenient to donate on-line. It also gives people a chance to donate who may not be able to make the event but wish to contribute to your cause and help you raise as much money as possible.
A great way to get people to donate as much as possible is to make them aware that every single penny will be donated to your chosen charity. By getting local businesses to donate their goods and services you can keep costs down. Why not ask the local brewery to donate refreshments or a local restaurant to donate the food? It is a great way to save money and also provides the business with some great free advertising. I found that this webpage explained this intelligently on this Reba Avella website.
Offer a Reward for Fundraisers
A great way to boost donations is to offer an incentive for those taking part in the event. If people are required to gain sponsorship money then why not offer a prize to the person who raises the most money. It could be publicized in the local media and although it may seem like a slightly cynical tactic it is a great way to ensure that fundraisers will try to raise as much as possible. To keep costs down you could ask a local business to donate the prize in return for some free advertising.
Be Different
Try and think outside of the box. There are so many different charity events and organizations that getting people to participate and donate will be much easier if you have a unique idea. If you are organizing a charity walk why not put a spin on it with a theme or fancy dress. Live music or a concert at the end of an event is a great way to encourage people to attend your event or make a donation.
Embrace Social Media
Publicizing your event on Facebook and Twitter is a great way to promote your cause for free. Ask everyone who registers to like your Facebook page or follow you on Twitter. Building up a following on social networks can help spread the word and keep participants updated about your event. You could always tweet some celebrities to see if they would retweet and give you exposure to their thousands or millions of followers!
Let People Donate Online
There are many ways to raise money on the day. Selling raffle tickets and going round with a collection bucket is a great way to raise money during the event but some people will always find it more convenient to donate on-line. It also gives people a chance to donate who may not be able to make the event but wish to contribute to your cause and help you raise as much money as possible.
